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Market data, mortgage rate movement, housing policy, and property news from across the country and here at home in Collier and Lee counties. Anything that affects what a home in Naples, Bonita Springs, or Estero is worth, and what it costs to own one, is worth understanding before it shows up in your closing statement or your tax bill.
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Filmmaker Steven Spielberg's sprawling Los Angeles ranch, where he housed his horses, has been removed from the market—decades after he abandoned his controversial plans to transform the property with an enormous five-story riding facility. Spielberg, 79, and his wife, Kate Capshaw, 72, purchased th
Read More Mr C Boca developers Wexford and Key seek approval to upsize units

Wexford Real Estate Investors and Key International are advancing their Mr. C-branded Boca Raton condo after completing a 50 percent pre-sellout. The developers are seeking city approval to reduce the number of units by 57, increase the size of the building and its parking garage, and secure 6,000 s
Read MoreUnlock closes $433.1M home equity agreement securitization

The transaction includes 4,474 HEAs originated and managed by Unlock
Read MoreJupiter waterfront mansion designed for Céline Dion trades for $13M

A waterfront mansion in Jupiter built in the 1990s for singer Céline Dion traded hands for $12.5 million. Local investor Myron Miller bought the house at 370 Eagle Drive for $847 per square foot. The seller was an entity registered to Edward St. John, founder of Baltimore-based St. John Properties.
Read MoreModular vs. Manufactured Homes: Which Is More Affordable and Available Where You Live?

As traditional home prices climb and mortgage rates remain high, more buyers are turning to factory-built housing as a realistic path to homeownership. Modular and manufactured homes are both built off-site and delivered to their final location, but that’s where the similarities end. From how they’r
Read MoreHulk Hogan’s Florida Mansion Sells for $6 Million—One Year After He Died in the Home

Late wrestler Hulk Hogan's Florida property has sold for $5.9 million—just over one year after he passed away from a heart attack. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died at the age of 71 at the Clearwater, FL, home in July 2025, months after he had undergone multiple surgeries and proced
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The federal government has its eye on supercharging manufactured housing, aiming to encourage new innovations that bring down the cost of living. And yet, only a fraction of the country could actually see the benefit under current rules. Just 17% of the nation is zoned to explicitly allow manufactur
Read More Why 80% of Manhattan Buyers Are Looking Elsewhere—and the Borough Winning Them Over

More New Yorkers are trading Manhattan for the outer boroughs, where first-time homebuyers and upsizers alike can get significantly more value for their dollar without sacrificing the big-city lifestyle. A recent Realtor.com® cross-market demand analysis tracking listing views across the five boroug
Read MoreTreasury Yields Rest Above 5%: How Homeowners—and Buyers—Can Take Advantage of the Moment

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has stabilized in recent weeks, and the impact is being felt. For prospective homebuyers, the rise in the bond market has led to mortgage rates crossing into the 7% range for the first time in 2026 in early October. Yet, as of this week, rates dipped for the first ti
Read MoreHousing Week Ahead: Metro Rankings, Home Prices, and Fed Rate Decision

The coming week will feature a full slate of new reports from the Realtor.com economics team, as well as key indicators for the housing market and a crucial interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. In addition to Monday's Manufactured Housing Report from senior economist Joel Berner, the Rea
Read MorePlaybook: Triage first, strategy second.

Mortgage rates are volatile. The time for C-level decisions is now.
Read MoreAt 7.28%, the American dream just got a $215-a-month surcharge

On a $429,100 median home with 20% down, principal and interest rises from about $2,130 to $2,350
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Behind the gates of a three acre property in Rancho Santa Fe, CA is a garden that’s drawing nearly as much attention as the home itself. The five-bedroom estate at 18245 Paseo Victoria has just returned to the market for $7,999,000, its lowest asking price since it was first listed in 2024 for $8.75
Read More Why Housing Affordability Is the Top Issue for Gen Z Voters Ahead of Midterms

As the U.S. heads into midterms, housing affordability remains a top concern—especially among Gen Z voters, who are currently age 18 to 29. A recent CNBC poll found that housing costs are the top political issue for voters aged 18 to 34 and men aged 18 to 49—not surprising, since homeownership feels
Read MoreVictorian in the Front, Glass in the Back: DC’s Iconic ‘Barcode House’ Is Listed for $1.65 Million

The iconic "Barcode House" in Washington DC's Dupont Circle has just hit the market for $1.65 million. Nicknamed for its striking all-glass rear addition designed by architect David Jamieson, the 3,224-square-foot Washington, DC, townhouse offers a unique investment opportunity for the next buyer. T
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A former pumphouse along the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, VA has been transformed into a jaw-dropping two-story residence. Listed for $1,150,000, the one-bedroom dwelling features a top-floor living and dining area overlooking the river, with sleeping accommodations tucked away one level be
Read More South Florida Dirt: Overdue debt, a dead deal, and Miami’s sinking skyline

It’s not an easy time to be a developer, even in South Florida, one of the stronger real estate markets in the country. Over the past week, we reported on the challenges facing developer Alirio Torrealba, who is at the center of more than a dozen lawsuits from lenders; the Magic City’s sinking skyl
Read MoreTake a Look Inside a $3.3 Million Revolutionary War-Era Home in Newburyport

Few streets in New England pack as much history as Federal Street in Newburyport, MA. And one of its finest brick houses just so happens to be back on the market. The William Pierce Johnson House, a Georgian built around 1777, was recently relisted for $3,295,000, after first coming on the market in
Read MoreA TikTok Creator Bought This Historic 1921 Church To Host Ghost Tours. Now It’s for Sale for $225K.

A converted church that was built in 1921 as a place of worship for German immigrants is on the market for $225,000. The former St. Jone's Church—or Haas Church at the Corners—in Fredonia, PA, is large and in possession of a few original artifacts. "The sanctuary is huge. A prior owner took all of t
Read MoreWhy Luxury Buyers in Brooklyn Are Shelling Out Millions to Live Next to a Famous Cemetery

One of the country's most high-profile cemeteries is proving to be a powerful lure for well-heeled buyers who prefer a little spooky with their luxury accommodations. The Bellrose, a new 40-unit boutique condominium overlooking Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, is helping usher in a new phase of the
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